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United States

Designed and developed curriculum and course content roadmaps, incorporating evidencebased practices to foster student engagement and meet educational standards.Conducted data analysis and performance reviews to identify areas for improvement,implementing strategic solutions for enhanced teaching effectiveness.Utilized analytical thinking and needs assessments to create detailed lesson plans, promotingefficiency and maximizing learning outcomes.Collaborated cross-functionally with parents, colleagues, and support staff, leveraginginterpersonal and relationship skills to align educational goals and support student success.Led the creation and implementation of e-learning modules and virtual environments tosupport diverse learning needs and facilitate remote education.Implemented strategic initiatives and educational programs as Team Leader, GuidingCoalition member, and District Curriculum Team (Math) participant.Conducted training and development sessions for peers, focusing on leadershipdevelopment, instructional strategies, and performance improvement.Leveraged Microsoft Office, Google Suites, Canva and several other platforms for efficientdocumentation, lesson planning, and communication.Demonstrated strong organizational skills in project planning and execution, ensuring clearcommunication and adherence to timelines.Participated in the hiring process, contributing a human resources perspective to identify andonboard new teaching staff.

Denton, Tx

Managed absent instructor's lesson plans and activities for general and special education classrooms, fostering a positive and productive learning environment for students. Contributed to students' academic success and development.

Plan and execute all event details and people processes of LPGA Kingsmill Dove Real Beauty Women of the Military event taking place each May at Kingsmill Resort, Kingsmill, VA.

Established and developed business plans and infrastructure, ensuring strategic alignmentwith organizational objectives and long-term sustainability.Led the recruitment, hiring processes, and training of a 10-member volunteer team, fosteringtalent development and ensuring cohesive execution of organizational goals.Conducted needs assessments and performance reviews to identify opportunities for teamimprovement, implementing strategies for enhanced efficiency and engagement.Demonstrated strong organizational and project planning skills by orchestrating andmanaging the successful seven-year-running Field Exercise™ conference series for militarypersonnel.Utilized verbal and written communication skills to promote the organization through variousmedia outlets, enhancing visibility and engagement within the military community.Leveraged analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to oversee all startup activities, fromconception to execution, ensuring comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurialprocessesUtilized verbal and written communication skills to promote the organization through variousmedia outlets, enhancing visibility and engagement within the military community.Co-authored "1001 Things to Love about Military Life" and completed contract work with USAA,Military Times, Stars & Stripes, Military.com, and Lifetime Television. Hosted the ten-yearrunning podcast "Army Wife Talk Radio".

Advanced community outreach efforts, driving growth in community partnerships and fostering a positive brand image for the Company.Crafted a 400+ word blog for Money Matters, leading to an increase in engagement and traffic to the USAA Member Community, driving member interaction.Elevated customer satisfaction through consistently addressing comments and inquiries in a professional and helpful manner.

Conducted new employee functions including interviewing and hiring, orientation, job postings, background investigations, drug screening, employment verification, and job description formation.Processed numerous forms including requisitions for personnel, personnel action forms, tracking EEO statistics, incentive requests, and employee referrals.

Built relationships with bank customers and recruited business for the bank in the form of new money.

General management of this 5.5 million dollar store including human resources, training and development, shipment processing and inventory control, planning and forecasting business trends, implementing marketing programs, planning merchandise flow, reporting sales trends, and maintaining and implementing loss prevention strategies.

Masters Of Curriculum And Instruction, Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Human Resources Development

Alternative Teacher'S Certification, Ec-6, 4-8, Sped Ec-12, Esl

Texas Teachers is fully accredited and licensed by its regulating state agency and authorized to certify in all certification areas.

Bachelor, Business Administration/Human Resources Management